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Editorial policy and affiliate disclosure

eSIMRated is an independent review site. This page explains how we fund our work, our relationships with eSIM providers, and the editorial standards we follow.

How we fund our work

Affiliate disclosure: eSIMRated is an independent review publication. Some outbound links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Editorial selections are based on testing and are never influenced by commercial relationships.

All providers are reviewed using the same methodology and criteria. No provider receives preferential scoring, badge treatment, or ranking advantage. Our editorial team operates independently of any affiliate relationships.

Affiliate links and compensation

Some links on this site are compensated. When you click an affiliate link to an eSIM provider and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Compensated links are marked with rel="sponsored" in the page source, in accordance with FTC guidelines.

Affiliate relationships exist with HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, and other providers listed on this site. No provider pays for placement, ratings, or editorial badges.

Editorial independence

Our editorial team operates independently from our business relationships. Providers cannot:

  • Pay for a higher rating or an “Editor’s Choice” badge
  • Preview or approve reviews before publication
  • Request removal of negative findings
  • Influence our ranking methodology or weighting criteria

Every provider review includes genuine negatives. If a provider has a flaw, we report it regardless of any affiliate relationship.

Review process

All provider reviews undergo the same evaluation protocol regardless of business relationships:

1Purchase plan at full retail price through provider's app or website
2Activate on iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24
3Run standardized speed tests across applicable test destinations
4Evaluate app quality on iOS and Android
5Contact customer support with realistic traveler questions
6Verify pricing against official sources
7Score across five categories using fixed weighting criteria

Content standards

  • All pricing data is verified against official provider sources
  • We clearly distinguish between verified data and provider-reported information
  • We do not fabricate speed test results, user reviews, or testimonials
  • Corrections are published promptly with updated timestamps
  • Pages display “Prices verified” and “Last updated” dates

Corrections and updates

If you find inaccurate information on eSIMRated, contact us at corrections@esimrated.com. We investigate all reports and publish corrections within 48 hours when warranted. Updated content is marked with a revised date.

About the eSIMRated Editorial Team

eSIMRated is edited by the eSIMRated Editorial Team, a team with expertise in mobile telecommunications, consumer technology, and independent product journalism. Our team has tested more than 20 eSIM providers across more than 30 countries since the editorial project launched in 2025.

Read more about our team on our About page. For a detailed breakdown of our scoring criteria, see our Methodology page.

Questions about our editorial policy? Contact editorial@esimrated.com

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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